Marseille operation dismantles drug and weapons trafficking network to Algeria

A security operation in France resulted in the detention of 78 people accused of participating in trafficking of drugs, weapons and migrants destined for Europe and Algeria.

Por El Medio Oriente
16 de agosto de 2026
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A vast operation involving the participation of various security bodies resulted in the detention of 78 people suspected of involvement in trafficking of migrants, weapons and drugs destined for Europe and also Algeria, according to information provided by the French National Police on Sunday, 15 August.

The operation was carried out from Marseille, where the trafficking network was based and supplied both regions with drugs and weapons.

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